Diamond Battle Continues In Wisconsin League Showdown
In a sunny afternoon game crowds gathered as La Crosse and Winona prepared for a second clash. Mayor Sorensen pitched opening ball with President Elliott present, while fans packed Market Square and hotels, after schools closed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Winona
John Elliott
Sorensen
Safford
Noel
Beyer
Ottumwa
Winnipeg
Beyers
Killian
Wisconsin bill requires partisan colored ballots in primary
In Madison on May 12 a bill to require each party to use a different colored ballot in the primary passed to engrossment after a sharp 53 to 50 vote. The measure aims to make the primary a partisan affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Traction lines face higher taxes under new system
Madison May 13 The ad valorem tax plan for street railway companies raises taxes by about 30 percent from the prior license fee. Preliminary assessment shows total taxes of 423711.60 if the figure of 3734000 holds, against 390637.75 last year. La Crosse and Onalaska Railway valuation set at 20000 and La Crosse City Railway at 150000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
la Crosse and Onalaska Street Railway Co
la Crosse City Railway Co
Nathan Strauss on White Plague
Nathan Strauss discusses the white plague issue with a focus on its causes and implications. The piece presents Strauss's perspective on public health risks and potential responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Strauss
Tuberculosis Fight Urged to Target Tuberculous Milk
Nathan Strauss urges end to tuberculosis rise by stopping sale of milk from tuberculous cows unless pasteurized. He cites New York 33 percent rise and Washington dairy risks. The National Association meeting in the Willard continues with speakers including Bryce Cannon Osler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nathan Strauss
New York
National Association For the Study and Prevention
Strauss
Mohler
Department of Agriculture
Wisconsin
Rr. Ravenal
Theobald Smith
Harvard
Schroeder
New Willard
Homer Folks
Bryce
Great Britain
Cannon
Wm. Osler
Baltimore
Nesbit Identified in Wilkesbarre Stage Mixup
A stranded actor using the name Howard Allison was identified as Howard Nesbit brother of Evelyn Nesbit Thaw. Nesbit sought work with the Poli-Stock company and was added as a supernumerary in When Knighthood was in Flower, offering to do small parts or scenic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Howard Allison
Howard Nesbit
Evelyn Nesbit
Young Nesbit
Warship Mississippi Welcomed Amid Fire Alarm at Dock
Thousands gathered at the docks of Donaldsonville Louisiana to view the battleship Mississippi as it prepares to move to Natchez. The welcome proved dramatic when the crew was awakened and charged from berths to fight a dockside fire threatening the waterfront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldsonville
Mississippi
Natchez
Pope Receives Bishop Jas Trobec in Audience
In Rome on May 13 the pope will receive in private audience the Rt. Rev. Jas Trobec bishop of St. Cloud Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trobec
Rome
Jas,Trobec
St. Cloud
Minn
Fire devastates Findorff mill and lumber yard in Madison
Madison Wis May 13 a large fire swept the southwestern section of the city threatening Findorff planing mill and adjacent lumber yard. Loss is estimated at 209000 with 30000 tied to high grade lumber for the capitol interior. Findorff faces ruin and little insurance covered the blaze. Sparks started many small fires and Grace Episcopal church was barely saved. By noon the ruins were still burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Findorff
Capitol
Grace Episcopal Church
Wisconsin Senatorial Probe Extends Into Report Formulation
The senatorial investigating committee plans to stay in session to finish their report and review witnesses. Senator Riordan testified again regarding prior statements. Subpoenas were issued for Assemblyman J E Thomas and Lorence Ledvina. Thomas will consult on legislative privilege. H P Myrick, Milwaukee Free Press editor, to be examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Senatorial Investigating Committee
D. E. Riordan
Joint Investigation Committee
J. E. Thomas
Waukesha
Lorence Ledvina
Thomas
Assembly
H. P. Myrick
Milwaukee Free Press
Stephson
Is Q Road Barred by Housers Order
Discussion of the Egan bill in the Wisconsin assembly reveals that the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad’s license to do business in the state was forfeited in 1906 for failing to file its annual report. The secretary of state urges the attorney general to review whether the forfeiture was proper and if the railroad must either correct records or incorporate under Wisconsin law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Assembly
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Secretary of State
Burlington Road
W. L. Houser
Supreme Court
Wisconsin Upper House Backs Page Auto Speed Limit Bill
The Wisconsin Senate, meeting in Madison on May 13, endorsed the Page bill after a spirited debate. The measure seeks to adjust or implement speed limit rules for automobiles, signaling a potential policy shift in the state’s traffic standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Providence Murder Case Seeks Slayer In Two Theories
Laure Regester was found murdered in a Providence Jewish cemetery. Police contemplate two main suspects: a former lover or an itinerant vagrant, after confirming the ex-husband Ernest Allen’s innocence. A bloodied handkerchief and a cloth in a tree proved unhelpful. the sister notes threats by a former admirer. Father vows vengeance if the killer is caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Laure Regester
Ernest Allen
Lillian Regester
Laura
Child Kidnapped in Dayton Massachusetts
An unknown man snatched Seth Hardesty four years old from 27 South Barney Street Dayton Ohio then sped away toward the city center. He did not know the child and the mother was visiting relatives in Piqua. Police have no trace of the missing boy and are investigating the quick grab as the kidnapper fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Seth
Walter Hardesty
Barney Street
Third Street
Piqua
Rockefeller Church Funds Cut In Fifth Avenue Plan
In New York on May 13, trustees reported John D. Rockefeller's church is poverty stricken and cannot fund a new $2,000,000 Fifth Avenue church. The congregation must settle for a $500,000 structure at present after last night's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John B. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Detroit endurance race opens with twelve perfect scores
In Detroit on May 13 twelve of twenty cars in the Detroit Automobile Dealers association endurance event began a four day run with perfect scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Detroit Automobile Dealers’ Association
Auto kills ex governor near Salina
Lieut. Gov. Riddle of Kansas was killed when the car he rode in ran off a road nine miles north of Salina. The driver lost control and the vehicle plunged into an embankment. Riddle was thrown forty feet and died from a crushed skull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kansas
Riddle
Here
Dunn Bill Advances as Auto Safety Measures Pass
The Dunn west pocket ballot bill, drawn by a La Crosse man and introduced by Assemblyman J. E. McConnell, was favorably reported in the assembly and moves toward passage. A speed limit removal for automobiles is proposed. the bill also bans under 16s from driving. The Torrens land title system bill was killed in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairchild
Senate
Assembly
la Crosse
J. E. McConnell
Kermit Roosevelt Kills Giraffe in Africa
In British East Africa on May 13 Kermit Roosevelt scores with a bull giraffe. The party plans to break camp at Machakos tomorrow and travel to Juja ranch, arriving Sunday and staying until May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington Dawson
United Press
Nairoba
British East Africa
Kermit Rosevelt
Machakos
George MacMillan
Juja
Elinor Glynn Publishes New Book and Rants on Americans
New York May 13. Mrs Elinor Glynn, famed for Three Weeks, releases Elizabeth Visits America. She mocks American men saying they are serious and never flirt, praises American girls and feet, and jokes about the Flatiron building inspiring flirtations as men supposedly ogle garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elinor Glyn
America
Elizabeth
United States
Wedding of Theo L Dahl Notable in City of Bostwick Valley
Theo L Dahl of This City is noted for his wedding in the Bostwick Valley area with local ceremonies and arrangements recorded as a notable social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostwick Valley
Theo. L. Dahl
Stoessel Stricken As He Hears Doom In Prison News
From Fortress Petey Paul comes word Gen Stoessel, serving a life term for surrender of Port Arthur, has suffered a fatal apoplexy and may die in days. The news followed his wife’s failed plea to the czar for clemency, and Stoessel reportedly sighed that his death sentence had not been commuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Stoessel
Petey
And
Paul
Port Arthur
Plot to Kill Diaz and Cabinet Uncovered in Grand Jury
Phoenix May 13 A federal grand jury in Tombstone reports a plot to assassinate President Diaz of Mexico and to execute top officials. Three men arrested in Los Angeles last year allegedly led a revolutionary band planning to seize 2000 rifles in Cananea and march on Nogales to direct campaigns against Diaz government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Diaz
Mexico
Republic
Federal Grand Jury
Tombstone
Rivera Villaras
Magoon
Los Angeles
Grand Jury
Cananea
Nogales
Wilder not to rule Philippines amid rumor mill
Private advices from Hong Kong say A P Wilder, American consul general, will be the next governor general of the Philippines to replace Gary Smith. Washington denies the report as Wilder remains on leave and awaits assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
A. P. Wilder
Philippines
Gary Smith
Wilder
America
Washington
William A. Rublee
Horace Rublee
Milwaukee
Wis
Hongkong
Madison
Shanghai
Gon
Gen. Smith
Smith
W. Cameron Forbes
Roosevelt Attacks Tolstoi and Bryan in Outlook Editorial
Ex President Roosevelt criticizes Count Leo Tolstoi and William Jennings Bryan, labeling Tolstoi’s influence as mostly evil and arguing Bryan’s platform posed a world peace menace. He mocks Tolstoi as a genius whose moral teachings appeal only to the weak, while praising strong men who reject immoral portions of his writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leo Tolstoi
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Bryan
Tolstoi
Party of Peace
Men of Action
Weather and Water Across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
Wisconsin mostly fair with local thunderstorms tonight or Friday. Minnesota partly cloudy with showers likely tonight or Friday. Iowa partly cloudy with possible showers and thunderstorms tonight or Friday. River forecast indicates a slight rise in water stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dame Nature
Winorma
Joe Killian
Milwaukee Road
Jefferson Hotel
Market Square
Siath
Main Streets
Ball Park
Dr. Ravenal
Probe
Houser
J. D. Church
Kermit
Giraffe
Elinor Glynn
Ida Lorinda Knudson
Barre Mills
K. L. Knutson
Theodore L. Dah
Miss Hegge
Mendelssohn
Matilda Hegge
Normanna Sangerkor
E. O. Vik
North la Crosse
Tolsto
Outlook
Great Hunter
Man of
Paul Seeeeeeeeee
Red Wing
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!